moorhen: Meaning and Definition of

moor•hen

Pronunciation: (moor'hen"), [key]
— n.
  1. Also calleda common species of gallinule, Gallinule chloropus, of nearly worldwide distribution.
  2. any of several related gallinules.
  3. the female red grouse.
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